Kimo’s Rules
For our 10th wedding anniversary, MaryBeth and I planned an elaborate trip to Hawaii. It took us longer to get there than we originally planned (we were trying to get from Atlanta to Hawaii on a Delta buddy pass — for those of you who don’t know, a buddy pass is a “non-revenue” seat, so you fly standby and anyone with a higher priority or who had purchased a ticket, got onto flights before us), but we finally got there.
While on the island, though, MaryBeth found a t-shirt with a rainbow on the front and the words, “No rain, no rainbows” on it. On the back of the shirt was the following:
Kimo’s Kauai Rules (purportedly by Charles Knief – http://www.crimepays.com/knief.htm)
- Never judge a day by the weather
- The best things in life aren’t things
- Tell the truth – there’s less to remember
- Speak softly and wear a loud shirt
- Goals are deceptive – the unaimed arrow never misses
- He who dies with the most toys – still dies
- Age is relative – when you’re over the hill you pick up speed
- There are 2 ways to be rich – make more or desire less
- Beauty is internal – looks mean nothing
- No rain – no rainbows
During these stressful times around the holidays, it’s important to remember some of these rules more than others. For example, the best things in life truly are not things. I like getting gifts as much as the next person (probably moreso than some), but when I think of that which I cherish the most, it’s not my belongings, but the love of my family and friends; the joy of laughing at a great joke; the pleasure of eating a good meal.
I often find myself thinking of these rules as I worry about finances or my health. Perhaps they will be helpful (if not simply amusing) if you find yourself stressed during this holiday season.
Merle